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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.16 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.16 and 107.75 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.16 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.16 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.16 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 20,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273.70/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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