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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.31, 206.14 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.31, 206.14 and 125.99 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.31 : 206.14 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.31/206.14 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.31x = 206.14 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.31x = 25,970.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.55/137.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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