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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.87 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.87 and 85.48 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.87 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.87 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.87 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 16,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143.71/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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