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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 186.59 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 186.59 and 112.15 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 186.59 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/186.59 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 186.59 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 20,926.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,926.07/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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