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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 202.85 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 202.85 and 125.88 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 202.85 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/202.85 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 202.85 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 25,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534.76/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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