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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.82 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.82 and 113.62 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.82 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.82 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.82 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 21,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.73/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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