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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 188.02 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 188.02 and 93.40 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 188.02 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/188.02 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 188.02 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 17,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.07/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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