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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.77 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.77 and 92.70 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.77 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.77 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.77 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 17,406.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406.28/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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