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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 188.57 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 188.57 and 71.61 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 188.57 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/188.57 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 188.57 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 13,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,503.50/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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