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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.65 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.65 and 104.82 is: 156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.65 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.65 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.65 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 19,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,669.47/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.93

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