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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.49 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.49 and 101.55 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.49 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.49 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.49 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 19,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,141.16/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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