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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.12, 188.98 and 125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.12, 188.98 and 125.51 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.12 : 188.98 = 125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.12/188.98 = 125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.12x = 188.98 × 125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.12x = 23,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717.62/137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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