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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 188.70 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 188.70 and 112.30 is: 168.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 188.70 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/188.70 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 188.70 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 21,191.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191.01/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.45

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