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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.64 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.64 and 86.61 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.64 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.64 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.64 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 16,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.50/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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