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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 186.89 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 186.89 and 107.87 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 186.89 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/186.89 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 186.89 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 20,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158.35/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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