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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 189 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 189 and 100.53 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 189 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/189 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 189 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 19,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,000.17/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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