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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 187.97 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 187.97 and 71.40 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 187.97 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/187.97 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 187.97 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 13,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420.70/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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