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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 202.47 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 202.47 and 125.62 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 202.47 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/202.47 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 202.47 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 25,434.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,434.28/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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