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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.95, 188.91 and 40.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.95, 188.91 and 40.45 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.95 : 188.91 = 40.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.95/188.91 = 40.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.95x = 188.91 × 40.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.95x = 7,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641.41/125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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