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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 187.81 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 187.81 and 106.37 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 187.81 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/187.81 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 187.81 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 19,976.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976.82/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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