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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 188.81 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 188.81 and 72.11 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 188.81 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/188.81 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 188.81 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 13,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.78/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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