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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.80 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.80 and 101.76 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.80 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.80 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.80 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 19,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,212.29/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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