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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 188.27 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 188.27 and 64.65 is: 96.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 188.27 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/188.27 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 188.27 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 12,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171.82/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.98

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