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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.73 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.73 and 112.24 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.73 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.73 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.73 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 21,183.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.06/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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