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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188.18 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188.18 and 110.40 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188.18 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188.18 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188.18 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 20,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.52/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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