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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 187.91 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 187.91 and 103.71 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 187.91 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/187.91 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 187.91 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 19,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486.69/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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