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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 186.83 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 186.83 and 108.03 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 186.83 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/186.83 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 186.83 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 20,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,182.70/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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