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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.91 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.91 and 125.11 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.91 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.91 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.91 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 25,510.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510.67/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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