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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.01 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.01 and 111.67 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.01 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.01 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.01 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 20,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883.41/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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