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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 71.35 is: 107.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.16 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.16 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.16 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 13,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,424.48/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.04

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