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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.91, 189.16 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.91, 189.16 and 125.98 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.91 : 189.16 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.91/189.16 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.91x = 189.16 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.91x = 23,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,829.59/136.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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