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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 188.39 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 188.39 and 102.71 is: 154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 188.39 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/188.39 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 188.39 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 19,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.08/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.18

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