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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 165.94 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 165.94 and 125.20 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 165.94 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/165.94 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 165.94 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 20,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775.69/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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