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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 187.01 and 125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 187.01 and 125.63 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 187.01 = 125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/187.01 = 125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 187.01 × 125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 23,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492.50/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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