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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 187.45 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 187.45 and 110.12 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 187.45 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/187.45 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 187.45 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 20,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.99/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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