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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 188.07 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 188.07 and 90.73 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 188.07 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/188.07 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 188.07 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 17,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,063.59/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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