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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.43 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.43 and 102.94 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.43 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.43 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.43 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 19,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.98/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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