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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138, 189.03 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138, 189.03 and 125.04 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138 : 189.03 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138/189.03 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138x = 189.03 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138x = 23,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.31/138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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