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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188.12 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188.12 and 98.14 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188.12 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188.12 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188.12 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 18,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,462.10/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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