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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.49 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.49 and 125.49 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.49 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.49 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.49 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 25,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,535.96/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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