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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 199.70 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 199.70 and 125.96 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 199.70 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/199.70 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 199.70 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 25,154.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154.21/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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