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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.70 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.70 and 89.70 is: 134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.70 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.70 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.70 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 16,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,926.39/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.40

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