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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 188.19 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 188.19 and 105.02 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 188.19 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/188.19 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 188.19 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 19,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,763.71/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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