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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.43, 248.90 and 125.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.43, 248.90 and 125.11 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.43 : 248.90 = 125.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.43/248.90 = 125.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.43x = 248.90 × 125.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.43x = 31,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.25/165.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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