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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 186.58 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 186.58 and 104.79 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 186.58 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/186.58 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 186.58 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 19,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,552.25/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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