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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 189.15 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 189.15 and 110.73 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 189.15 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/189.15 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 189.15 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 20,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.58/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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