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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.80, 206.97 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.80, 206.97 and 125.11 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.80 : 206.97 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.80/206.97 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.80x = 206.97 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.80x = 25,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,894.02/137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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