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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 203.90 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 203.90 and 125.39 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 203.90 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/203.90 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 203.90 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 25,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567.02/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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