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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 187.78 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 187.78 and 113.36 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 187.78 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/187.78 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 187.78 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 21,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,286.74/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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