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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.66, 187.88 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.66, 187.88 and 106.62 is: 159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.66 : 187.88 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.66/187.88 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.66x = 187.88 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.66x = 20,031.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031.23/125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.41

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