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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 71.09 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 187.77 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/187.77 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 187.77 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 13,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,348.57/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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