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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 187.91 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 187.91 and 91.04 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 187.91 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/187.91 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 187.91 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 17,105.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105.93/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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