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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 188.16 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 188.16 and 107.20 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 188.16 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/188.16 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 188.16 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 20,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170.75/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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