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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.48 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.48 and 110.08 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.48 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.48 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.48 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 20,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,747.88/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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