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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.65 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.65 and 106.08 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.65 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.65 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.65 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 19,905.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.91/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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