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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 188.51 and 103.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 188.51 and 103.90 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 188.51 = 103.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/188.51 = 103.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 188.51 × 103.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 19,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586.19/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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