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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 186.57 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 186.57 and 116.10 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 186.57 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/186.57 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 186.57 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 21,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.78/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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