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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.62 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.62 and 107.35 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.62 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.62 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.62 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 20,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,141.01/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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