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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 187.77 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 187.77 and 114.06 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 187.77 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/187.77 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 187.77 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 21,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.05/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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