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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.21 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.21 and 113.06 is: 169.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.21 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.21 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.21 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 21,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,279.02/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.39

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