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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 188.03 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 188.03 and 98.08 is: 146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 188.03 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/188.03 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 188.03 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 18,441.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,441.02/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.98

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