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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.14 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.14 and 105.70 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.14 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.14 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.14 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 19,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.40/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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