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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 189.36 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 189.36 and 110.76 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 189.36 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/189.36 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 189.36 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 20,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973.51/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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