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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.66, 187.57 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.66, 187.57 and 108.35 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.66 : 187.57 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.66/187.57 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.66x = 187.57 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.66x = 20,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323.11/125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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