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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 187.31 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 187.31 and 125.44 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 187.31 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/187.31 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 187.31 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 23,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496.17/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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