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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.41 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.41 and 106.89 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.41 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.41 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.41 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 20,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.25/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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