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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.66 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.66 and 110.72 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.66 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.66 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.66 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 20,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.72/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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