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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 188.05 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 188.05 and 67.64 is: 101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 188.05 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/188.05 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 188.05 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 12,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.55/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.47

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