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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.91 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.91 and 38.12 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.91 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.91 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.91 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 7,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200.30/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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