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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.63, 188.13 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.63, 188.13 and 114.09 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.63 : 188.13 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.63/188.13 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.63x = 188.13 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.63x = 21,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,464.21/125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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