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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 188.03 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 188.03 and 125.37 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 188.03 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/188.03 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 188.03 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 23,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572.69/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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