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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.42 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.42 and 108.41 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.42 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.42 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.42 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 20,425.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,425.13/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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