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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 187.99 and 101.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 187.99 and 101.00 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 187.99 = 101.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/187.99 = 101.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 187.99 × 101.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 18,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.21/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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