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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 188.16 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 188.16 and 89.50 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 188.16 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/188.16 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 188.16 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 16,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.32/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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