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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.04 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.04 and 101.38 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.04 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.04 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.04 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 19,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063.50/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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