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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 188.03 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 188.03 and 70.58 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 188.03 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/188.03 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 188.03 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 13,271.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271.80/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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