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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 249.65 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 249.65 and 125.61 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 249.65 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/249.65 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 249.65 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 31,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,357.91/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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