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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 64.27 is: 96.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 187.77 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/187.77 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 187.77 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 12,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067.98/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.47

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