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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.22 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.22 and 89.32 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.22 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.22 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.22 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 16,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811.81/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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