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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 188.31 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 188.31 and 91.29 is: 137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 188.31 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/188.31 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 188.31 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 17,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191.35/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.02

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