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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.66 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.66 and 71.64 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.66 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.66 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.66 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 13,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515.24/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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