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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.34 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.34 and 71.44 is: 107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.34 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.34 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.34 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 13,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.01/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.26

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