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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.95, 189.09 and 61.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.95, 189.09 and 61.09 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.95 : 189.09 = 61.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.95/189.09 = 61.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.95x = 189.09 × 61.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.95x = 11,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551.51/125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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