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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 188.22 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 188.22 and 108.63 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 188.22 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/188.22 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 188.22 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 20,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.34/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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