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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.81 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.81 and 88.73 is: 133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.81 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.81 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.81 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 16,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663.94/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.02

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