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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 248.76 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 248.76 and 125.36 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 248.76 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/248.76 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 248.76 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 31,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.55/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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