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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 189.06 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 189.06 and 85.44 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 189.06 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/189.06 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 189.06 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 16,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,153.29/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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