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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 188.04 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 188.04 and 103.60 is: 155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 188.04 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/188.04 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 188.04 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 19,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.94/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.60

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