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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.89, 200.29 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.89, 200.29 and 125.45 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.89 : 200.29 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.89/200.29 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.89x = 200.29 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.89x = 25,126.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,126.05/132.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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