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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.32 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.32 and 89.44 is: 134.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.32 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.32 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.32 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 16,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,843.34/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.00

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