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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.71 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.71 and 71.08 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.71 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.71 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.71 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 13,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.43/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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