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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.56 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.56 and 101.16 is: 151.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.56 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.56 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.56 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 18,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,973.57/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.45

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