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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 187.52 and 90.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 187.52 and 90.35 is: 135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 187.52 = 90.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/187.52 = 90.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 187.52 × 90.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 16,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.75/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.41

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