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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 188.44 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 188.44 and 103.04 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 188.44 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/188.44 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 188.44 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 19,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416.86/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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