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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.12, 203.19 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.12, 203.19 and 125.96 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.12 : 203.19 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.12/203.19 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.12x = 203.19 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.12x = 25,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593.81/136.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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