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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.67 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.67 and 64.46 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.67 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.67 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.67 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 12,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097.48/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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