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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.55 and 71.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.55 and 71.71 is: 107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.55 = 71.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.55 = 71.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.55 × 71.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 13,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.45/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.50

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