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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 188.19 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 188.19 and 64.55 is: 96.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 188.19 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/188.19 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 188.19 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 12,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,146.72/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.84

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