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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.73 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.73 and 64.17 is: 96.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.73 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.73 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.73 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 12,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.63/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.33

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