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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.66 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.66 and 108.97 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.66 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.66 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.66 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 20,557.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,557.32/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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