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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.70, 189.54 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.70, 189.54 and 125.55 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.70 : 189.54 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.70/189.54 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.70x = 189.54 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.70x = 23,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796.75/137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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