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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 187.96 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 187.96 and 93.21 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 187.96 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/187.96 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 187.96 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 17,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518.35/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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