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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.90 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.90 and 64.44 is: 96.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.90 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.90 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.90 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 12,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,108.28/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.60

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