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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.81, 205.39 and 125.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.81, 205.39 and 125.49 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.81 : 205.39 = 125.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.81/205.39 = 125.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.81x = 205.39 × 125.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.81x = 25,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,773.05/136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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