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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 189.63 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 189.63 and 109.80 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 189.63 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/189.63 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 189.63 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 20,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,821.37/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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