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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.52 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.52 and 85.36 is: 127.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.52 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.52 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.52 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 16,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092.07/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.76

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