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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 187.54 and 106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 187.54 and 106.84 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 187.54 = 106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/187.54 = 106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 187.54 × 106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 20,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036.77/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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