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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 188.94 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 188.94 and 91.60 is: 137.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 188.94 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/188.94 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 188.94 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 17,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,306.90/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.57

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