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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.92 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.92 and 96.48 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.92 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.92 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.92 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 18,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130.52/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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