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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.62 and 70.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.62 and 70.92 is: 106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.62 = 70.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.62 = 70.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.62 × 70.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 13,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376.93/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.37

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