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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 187.07 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 187.07 and 110.79 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 187.07 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/187.07 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 187.07 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 20,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724.93/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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