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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.31 and 90.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.31 and 90.61 is: 135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.31 = 90.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.31 = 90.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.31 × 90.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 16,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.22/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.52

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