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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 188.70 and 87.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 188.70 and 87.31 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 188.70 = 87.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/188.70 = 87.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 188.70 × 87.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 16,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.40/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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