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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.40 and 71.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.40 and 71.52 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.40 = 71.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.40 = 71.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.40 × 71.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 13,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474.37/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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