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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.86 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.86 and 89.18 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.86 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.86 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.86 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 16,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753.35/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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