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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.77 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.77 and 91.35 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.77 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.77 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.77 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 17,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,152.33/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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