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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.84 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.84 and 70.41 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.84 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.84 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.84 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 13,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.81/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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