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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.55 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.55 and 113.64 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.55 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.55 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.55 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 21,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312.89/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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