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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.54 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.54 and 87.24 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.54 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.54 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.54 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 16,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447.79/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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