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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 187.50 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 187.50 and 106.80 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 187.50 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/187.50 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 187.50 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 20,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,025/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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