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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.40 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.40 and 113.68 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.40 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.40 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.40 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 21,417.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417.31/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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