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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 187.94 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 187.94 and 105.18 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 187.94 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/187.94 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 187.94 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 19,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,767.53/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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