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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 187.53 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 187.53 and 70.21 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 187.53 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/187.53 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 187.53 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 13,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166.48/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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