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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.81 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.81 and 95.43 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.81 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.81 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.81 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 18,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017.66/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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