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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 188.33 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 188.33 and 91.26 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 188.33 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/188.33 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 188.33 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 17,186.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186.54/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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