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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 188.04 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 188.04 and 98.33 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 188.04 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/188.04 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 188.04 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 18,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,489.03/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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