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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 187.63 and 70.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 187.63 and 70.95 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 187.63 = 70.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/187.63 = 70.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 187.63 × 70.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 13,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,312.17/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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