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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.54 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.54 and 125.95 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.54 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.54 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.54 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 51,329.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,329.66/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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