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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.64 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.64 and 125.39 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.64 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.64 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.64 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 25,534.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534.42/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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