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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.96 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.96 and 70.46 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.96 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.96 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.96 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 13,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242.37/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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