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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.87 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.87 and 108.57 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.87 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.87 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.87 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 20,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505.07/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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