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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 189 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 189 and 87.32 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 189 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/189 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 189 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 16,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,503.48/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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