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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 189.36 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 189.36 and 107.82 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 189.36 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/189.36 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 189.36 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 20,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416.80/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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