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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.36 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.36 and 86.68 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.36 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.36 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.36 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 16,327.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327.04/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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