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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 187.80 and 104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 187.80 and 104.80 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 187.80 = 104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/187.80 = 104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 187.80 × 104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 19,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681.44/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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