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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.68 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.68 and 64.29 is: 96.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.68 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.68 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.68 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 12,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065.95/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.33

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