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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.77, 188.49 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.77, 188.49 and 71.56 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.77 : 188.49 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.77/188.49 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.77x = 188.49 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.77x = 13,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488.34/125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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