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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 188.24 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 188.24 and 106.27 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 188.24 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/188.24 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 188.24 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 20,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.26/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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