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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.19 and 100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.19 and 100.36 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.19 = 100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.19 = 100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.19 × 100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 18,786.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.39/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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