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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.20 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.20 and 104.58 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.20 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.20 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.20 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 19,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577.38/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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