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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.65 and 111.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.65 and 111.42 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.65 = 111.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.65 = 111.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.65 × 111.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 20,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,907.96/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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