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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 188.04 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 188.04 and 71.30 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 188.04 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/188.04 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 188.04 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 13,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,407.25/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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