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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 187.82 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 187.82 and 64.41 is: 96.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 187.82 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/187.82 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 187.82 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 12,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.94/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.48

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