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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 187.28 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 187.28 and 110.08 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 187.28 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/187.28 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 187.28 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 20,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,615.78/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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