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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.06, 205.76 and 125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.06, 205.76 and 125.74 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.06 : 205.76 = 125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.06/205.76 = 125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.06x = 205.76 × 125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.06x = 25,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871.55/137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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