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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.34 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.34 and 125.06 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.34 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.34 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.34 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 31,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,057.40/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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