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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.49 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.49 and 102.32 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.49 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.49 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.49 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 19,183.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183.30/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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