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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 187.56 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 187.56 and 111.18 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 187.56 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/187.56 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 187.56 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 20,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,852.92/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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