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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.72 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.72 and 112.02 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.72 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.72 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.72 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 21,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,139.85/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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