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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 188.85 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 188.85 and 93.87 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 188.85 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/188.85 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 188.85 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 17,727.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727.35/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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