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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.25, 190.65 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.25, 190.65 and 125.16 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.25 : 190.65 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.25/190.65 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.25x = 190.65 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.25x = 23,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.75/138.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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