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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.74 and 103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.74 and 103.72 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.74 = 103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.74 = 103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.74 × 103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 19,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.39/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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