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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 188.91 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 188.91 and 113.13 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 188.91 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/188.91 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 188.91 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 21,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371.39/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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