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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 188.09 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 188.09 and 105.02 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 188.09 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/188.09 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 188.09 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 19,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,753.26/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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