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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 188.33 and 98.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 188.33 and 98.01 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 188.33 = 98.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/188.33 = 98.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 188.33 × 98.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 18,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,457.73/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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