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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.76 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.76 and 71.11 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.76 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.76 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.76 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 13,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.67/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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