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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 186.95 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 186.95 and 110.08 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 186.95 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/186.95 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 186.95 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 20,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,579.35/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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