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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 186.74 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 186.74 and 106.04 is: 158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 186.74 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/186.74 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 186.74 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 19,801.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801.91/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.21

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