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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.60 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.60 and 111.49 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.60 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.60 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.60 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 20,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.13/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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