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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 187.55 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 187.55 and 112 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 187.55 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/187.55 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 187.55 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 21,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.60/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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