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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 187.83 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 187.83 and 108.54 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 187.83 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/187.83 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 187.83 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 20,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387.07/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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