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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 187.62 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 187.62 and 89.07 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 187.62 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/187.62 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 187.62 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 16,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,711.31/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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