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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 187.36 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 187.36 and 111.94 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 187.36 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/187.36 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 187.36 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 20,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973.36/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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