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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.22 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.22 and 102.70 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.22 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.22 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.22 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 19,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.19/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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