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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.84 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.84 and 71.76 is: 107.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.84 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.84 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.84 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 13,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551.16/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.69

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