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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.73 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.73 and 87.24 is: 130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.73 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.73 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.73 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 16,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464.81/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.89

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