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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 188.14 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 188.14 and 101.02 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 188.14 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/188.14 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 188.14 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 19,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005.90/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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