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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 188.54 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 188.54 and 86.73 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 188.54 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/188.54 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 188.54 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 16,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.07/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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