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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 187.97 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 187.97 and 91.26 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 187.97 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/187.97 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 187.97 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 17,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154.14/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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