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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.64, 203.86 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.64, 203.86 and 125.84 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.64 : 203.86 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.64/203.86 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.64x = 203.86 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.64x = 25,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,653.74/136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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