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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 187.68 and 70.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 187.68 and 70.39 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 187.68 = 70.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/187.68 = 70.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 187.68 × 70.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 13,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,210.24/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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