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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.65, 187.91 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.65, 187.91 and 112.04 is: 167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.65 : 187.91 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.65/187.91 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.65x = 187.91 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.65x = 21,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053.44/125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.56

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