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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.52 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.52 and 110.49 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.52 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.52 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.52 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 20,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,829.57/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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