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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 187.91 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 187.91 and 92.76 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 187.91 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/187.91 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 187.91 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 17,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429.82/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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