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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.82 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.82 and 109.49 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.82 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.82 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.82 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 20,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672.96/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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