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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.57 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.57 and 73.71 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.57 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.57 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.57 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 13,825.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825.78/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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