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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 189.13 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 189.13 and 82.64 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 189.13 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/189.13 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 189.13 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 15,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.29/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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