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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 188.28 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 188.28 and 64.62 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 188.28 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/188.28 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 188.28 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 12,166.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166.65/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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