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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.77 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.77 and 64.29 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.77 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.77 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.77 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 12,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,071.73/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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