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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188.24 and 107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188.24 and 107.68 is: 161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188.24 = 107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188.24 = 107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188.24 × 107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 20,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,269.68/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.49

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