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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.52 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.52 and 92.49 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.52 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.52 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.52 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 17,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343.26/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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