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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.67 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.67 and 103.52 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.67 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.67 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.67 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 19,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.60/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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