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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 188.32 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 188.32 and 107.02 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 188.32 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/188.32 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 188.32 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 20,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,154.01/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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