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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.18 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.18 and 71.48 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.18 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.18 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.18 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 13,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451.11/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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