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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 188.77 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 188.77 and 104.08 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 188.77 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/188.77 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 188.77 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 19,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647.18/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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