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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.76 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.76 and 110.81 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.76 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.76 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.76 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 20,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,916.50/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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