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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 187.87 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 187.87 and 64.40 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 187.87 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/187.87 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 187.87 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 12,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.85/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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