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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 187.38 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 187.38 and 107.22 is: 160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 187.38 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/187.38 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 187.38 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 20,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,090.88/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.14

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