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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.64 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.64 and 64.31 is: 96.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.64 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.64 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.64 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 12,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,065.87/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.28

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