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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.56 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.56 and 71.04 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.56 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.56 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.56 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 13,324.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,324.26/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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