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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 188.55 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 188.55 and 105.45 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 188.55 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/188.55 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 188.55 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 19,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882.60/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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