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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.07 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.07 and 110.71 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.07 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.07 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.07 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 20,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,821.23/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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