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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 189.02 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 189.02 and 100.50 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 189.02 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/189.02 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 189.02 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 18,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996.51/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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