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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.69 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.69 and 87.38 is: 130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.69 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.69 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.69 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 16,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486.35/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.86

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