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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.98 and 34.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.98 and 34.69 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.98 = 34.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.98 = 34.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.98 × 34.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 6,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555.87/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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