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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 187.77 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 187.77 and 71.05 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 187.77 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/187.77 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 187.77 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 13,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.86/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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