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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 187.94 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 187.94 and 89.18 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 187.94 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/187.94 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 187.94 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 16,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,760.49/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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