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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 188.16 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 188.16 and 101.16 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 188.16 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/188.16 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 188.16 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 19,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034.27/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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