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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.78 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.78 and 112.32 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.78 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.78 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.78 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 21,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.45/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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