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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.14, 203.76 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.14, 203.76 and 125.22 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.14 : 203.76 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.14/203.76 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.14x = 203.76 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.14x = 25,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,514.83/136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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