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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 188.17 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 188.17 and 107.22 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 188.17 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/188.17 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 188.17 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 20,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,175.59/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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