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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.44 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.44 and 97.88 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.44 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.44 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.44 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 18,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346.63/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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