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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.47 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.47 and 86.55 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.47 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.47 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.47 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 16,226.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226.02/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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