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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 187.95 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 187.95 and 91.22 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 187.95 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/187.95 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 187.95 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 17,143.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.86/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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