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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.05, 187.47 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.05, 187.47 and 108.13 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.05 : 187.47 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.05/187.47 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.05x = 187.47 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.05x = 20,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,271.13/125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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