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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 248.71 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 248.71 and 125.37 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 248.71 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/248.71 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 248.71 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 31,180.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,180.77/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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