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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.47 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.47 and 70.16 is: 105.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.47 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.47 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.47 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 13,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151.96/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.13

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