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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 187.77 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 187.77 and 106.46 is: 159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 187.77 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/187.77 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 187.77 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 19,989.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989.99/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.23

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