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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 189.09 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 189.09 and 101.58 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 189.09 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/189.09 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 189.09 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 19,207.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.76/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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