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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 188.24 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 188.24 and 63.81 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 188.24 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/188.24 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 188.24 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 12,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011.28/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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