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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 188.09 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 188.09 and 64.50 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 188.09 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/188.09 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 188.09 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 12,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,131.02/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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