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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.73 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.73 and 70.27 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.73 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.73 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.73 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 13,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.23/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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