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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.60 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.60 and 64.28 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.60 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.60 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.60 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 12,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,058.93/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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