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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.98 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.98 and 107.32 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.98 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.98 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.98 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 20,174.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.01/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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