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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 187.95 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 187.95 and 106.38 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 187.95 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/187.95 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 187.95 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 19,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994.52/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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