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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.81 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.81 and 110.85 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.81 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.81 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.81 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 20,818.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,818.74/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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