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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 204.08 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 204.08 and 125.88 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 204.08 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/204.08 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 204.08 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 25,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,688.96/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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