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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 188.14 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 188.14 and 113.56 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 188.14 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/188.14 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 188.14 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 21,365.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,365.18/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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