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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.89, 205.07 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.89, 205.07 and 125.55 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.89 : 205.07 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.89/205.07 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.89x = 205.07 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.89x = 25,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.91/136.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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