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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 187.41 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 187.41 and 90.79 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 187.41 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/187.41 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 187.41 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 17,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014.95/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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