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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.65 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.65 and 110.72 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.65 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.65 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.65 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 20,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775.67/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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