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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.95, 188.47 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.95, 188.47 and 104.08 is: 155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.95 : 188.47 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.95/188.47 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.95x = 188.47 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.95x = 19,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,615.68/125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.74

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