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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.48 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.48 and 125.25 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.48 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.48 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.48 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 24,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,357.99/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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