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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.28 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.28 and 92.52 is: 138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.28 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.28 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.28 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 17,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326.56/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.54

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