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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 189.09 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 189.09 and 115.38 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 189.09 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/189.09 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 189.09 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 21,817.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.20/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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