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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.64 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.64 and 112.46 is: 168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.64 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.64 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.64 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 21,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.82/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.42

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