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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.81 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.81 and 105.71 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.81 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.81 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.81 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 19,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,958.03/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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