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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 188.64 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 188.64 and 91.56 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 188.64 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/188.64 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 188.64 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 17,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.88/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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