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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 202.94 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 202.94 and 125.94 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 202.94 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/202.94 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 202.94 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 25,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557.44/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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