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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.56 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.56 and 88.92 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.56 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.56 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.56 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 16,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,677.84/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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