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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.24 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.24 and 64.02 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.24 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.24 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.24 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 11,987.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,987.10/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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