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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.85 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.85 and 90.67 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.85 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.85 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.85 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 17,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032.36/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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