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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 188.33 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 188.33 and 64.50 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 188.33 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/188.33 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 188.33 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 12,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.45/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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