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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188.36 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188.36 and 91.28 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188.36 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188.36 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188.36 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 17,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193.50/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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