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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.78 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.78 and 91.94 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.78 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.78 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.78 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 17,355.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355.03/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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