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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.08, 187.52 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.08, 187.52 and 125.28 is: 172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.08 : 187.52 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.08/187.52 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.08x = 187.52 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.08x = 23,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491.88/136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.63

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