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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 189.34 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 189.34 and 110.67 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 189.34 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/189.34 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 189.34 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 20,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953.70/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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