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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 187.76 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 187.76 and 111.36 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 187.76 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/187.76 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 187.76 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 20,908.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.95/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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