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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.66 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.66 and 64.22 is: 96.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.66 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.66 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.66 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 12,050.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050.31/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.33

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