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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.81 and 87.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.81 and 87.59 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.81 = 87.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.81 = 87.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.81 × 87.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 16,537.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,537.87/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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