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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 187.35 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 187.35 and 101.01 is: 151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 187.35 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/187.35 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 187.35 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 18,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,924.22/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.26

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