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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.37 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.37 and 103.49 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.37 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.37 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.37 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 19,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.87/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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