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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 193.25 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 193.25 and 125.84 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 193.25 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/193.25 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 193.25 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 24,317.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.93/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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