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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.62 and 71.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.62 and 71.78 is: 107.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.62 = 71.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.62 = 71.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.62 × 71.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 13,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,539.14/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.47

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