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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 187.25 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 187.25 and 108.43 is: 161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 187.25 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/187.25 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 187.25 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 20,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302.04/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.85

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