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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.41 and 92.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.41 and 92.57 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.41 = 92.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.41 = 92.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.41 × 92.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 17,347.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,347.95/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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