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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 187.99 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 187.99 and 108.18 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 187.99 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/187.99 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 187.99 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 20,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336.49/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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