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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 187.59 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 187.59 and 88.82 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 187.59 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/187.59 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 187.59 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 16,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660.81/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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