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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.37 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.37 and 93.18 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.37 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.37 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.37 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 17,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,552.32/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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