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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.80 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.80 and 93.34 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.80 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.80 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.80 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 17,622.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622.59/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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