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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.51 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.51 and 125.28 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.51 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.51 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.51 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 25,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369.44/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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