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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.60 and 70.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.60 and 70.24 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.60 = 70.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.60 = 70.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.60 × 70.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 13,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177.02/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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