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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 188.06 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 188.06 and 64.49 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 188.06 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/188.06 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 188.06 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 12,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126.73/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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