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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.49 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.49 and 92.75 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.49 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.49 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.49 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 17,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389.70/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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