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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 187.68 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 187.68 and 64.26 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 187.68 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/187.68 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 187.68 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 12,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.32/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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