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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 188.54 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 188.54 and 116.08 is: 174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 188.54 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/188.54 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 188.54 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 21,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885.72/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.19

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