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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.84 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.84 and 71.20 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.84 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.84 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.84 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 13,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374.21/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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