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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.71 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.71 and 64.20 is: 96.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.71 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.71 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.71 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 12,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.72/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.38

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