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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 188.16 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 188.16 and 98.43 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 188.16 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/188.16 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 188.16 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 18,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,520.59/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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