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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 187.39 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 187.39 and 108.22 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 187.39 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/187.39 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 187.39 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 20,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279.35/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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