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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 187.43 and 107.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 187.43 and 107.51 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 187.43 = 107.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/187.43 = 107.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 187.43 × 107.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 20,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.60/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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