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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.35 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.35 and 86.48 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.35 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.35 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.35 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 16,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.50/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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