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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.69 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.69 and 64.50 is: 96.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.69 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.69 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.69 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 12,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106.01/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.58

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