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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 188.61 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 188.61 and 111.45 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 188.61 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/188.61 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 188.61 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 21,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.14/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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