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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.66 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.66 and 107.71 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.66 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.66 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.66 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 20,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,319.63/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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