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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 191.03 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 191.03 and 125.37 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 191.03 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/191.03 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 191.03 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 23,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,948.80/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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