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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.65 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.65 and 101.61 is: 152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.65 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.65 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.65 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 19,067.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,067.12/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.14

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