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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 187.41 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 187.41 and 107.25 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 187.41 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/187.41 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 187.41 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 20,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.72/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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