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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 188.45 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 188.45 and 110.24 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 188.45 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/188.45 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 188.45 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 20,774.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.73/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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