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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.55 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.55 and 95.46 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.55 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.55 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.55 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 17,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.98/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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