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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.66 and 71.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.66 and 71.72 is: 107.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.66 = 71.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.66 = 71.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.66 × 71.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 13,530.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.64/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.42

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