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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 187.52 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 187.52 and 107.33 is: 160.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 187.52 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/187.52 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 187.52 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 20,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.05/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.28

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