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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 188.15 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 188.15 and 89.51 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 188.15 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/188.15 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 188.15 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 16,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,839.92/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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