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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.67 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.67 and 60.87 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.67 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.67 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.67 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 11,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484.34/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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