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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.56 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.56 and 86.64 is: 129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.56 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.56 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.56 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 16,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.20/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.74

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