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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.31 and 71.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.31 and 71.49 is: 107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.31 = 71.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.31 = 71.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.31 × 71.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 13,462.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,462.28/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.20

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