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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 187.86 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 187.86 and 86.92 is: 130.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 187.86 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/187.86 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 187.86 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 16,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328.79/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.05

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