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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.33 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.33 and 89.46 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.33 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.33 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.33 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 16,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.55/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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