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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.31 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.31 and 108.27 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.31 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.31 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.31 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 20,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280.79/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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