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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.39 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.39 and 88.62 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.39 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.39 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.39 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 16,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606.50/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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