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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 187.50 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 187.50 and 113.25 is: 169.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 187.50 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/187.50 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 187.50 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 21,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.38/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.13

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