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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 188.21 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 188.21 and 103.95 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 188.21 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/188.21 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 188.21 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 19,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,564.43/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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