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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.07, 203.22 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.07, 203.22 and 125.73 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.07 : 203.22 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.07/203.22 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.07x = 203.22 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.07x = 25,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550.85/136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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