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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 187.36 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 187.36 and 109.16 is: 163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 187.36 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/187.36 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 187.36 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 20,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,452.22/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.41

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