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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 186.83 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 186.83 and 92.58 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 186.83 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/186.83 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 186.83 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 17,296.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,296.26/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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