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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 203.89 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 203.89 and 125.86 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 203.89 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/203.89 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 203.89 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 25,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.60/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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