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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.32 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.32 and 105.28 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.32 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.32 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.32 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 19,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826.33/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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