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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 188.07 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 188.07 and 93.51 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 188.07 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/188.07 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 188.07 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 17,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586.43/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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