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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188.37 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188.37 and 91.38 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188.37 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188.37 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188.37 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 17,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213.25/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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