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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 189.30 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 189.30 and 113.03 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 189.30 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/189.30 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 189.30 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 21,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395.63/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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