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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 188.28 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 188.28 and 71.34 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 188.28 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/188.28 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 188.28 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 13,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431.90/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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