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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 188.56 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 188.56 and 104.90 is: 157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 188.56 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/188.56 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 188.56 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 19,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.94/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.81

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