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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.62 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.62 and 71.59 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.62 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.62 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.62 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 13,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,503.31/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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