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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.36 and 71.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.36 and 71.51 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.36 = 71.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.36 = 71.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.36 × 71.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 13,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469.42/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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