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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.94 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.94 and 112.46 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.94 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.94 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.94 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 21,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248.19/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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