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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.89 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.89 and 43.67 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.89 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.89 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.89 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 8,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,249.41/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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