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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.31 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.31 and 111.30 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.31 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.31 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.31 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 20,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.90/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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