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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.61 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.61 and 91.08 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.61 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.61 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.61 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 17,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087.06/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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