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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188.04 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188.04 and 71.28 is: 106.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188.04 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188.04 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188.04 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 13,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403.49/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.99

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