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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.65, 188.61 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.65, 188.61 and 110.62 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.65 : 188.61 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.65/188.61 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.65x = 188.61 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.65x = 20,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.04/125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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