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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 188.62 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 188.62 and 71.60 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 188.62 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/188.62 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 188.62 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 13,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.19/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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