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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 186.95 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 186.95 and 109.04 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 186.95 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/186.95 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 186.95 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 20,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,385.03/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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