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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.96 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.96 and 96.42 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.96 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.96 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.96 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 18,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.10/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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