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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.86 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.86 and 64.42 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.86 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.86 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.86 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 12,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.94/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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