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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.67 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.67 and 103.71 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.67 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.67 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.67 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 19,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462.74/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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