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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 187.49 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 187.49 and 103.35 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 187.49 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/187.49 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 187.49 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 19,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377.23/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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