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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 248.52 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 248.52 and 125.16 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 248.52 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/248.52 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 248.52 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 31,104.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.76/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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