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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.47 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.47 and 88.95 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.47 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.47 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.47 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 16,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.46/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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