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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.64 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.64 and 105.96 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.64 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.64 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.64 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 19,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881.00/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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