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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.90 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.90 and 90.11 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.90 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.90 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.90 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 17,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021.78/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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