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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.52 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.52 and 87.34 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.52 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.52 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.52 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 16,465.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465.34/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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