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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.28 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.28 and 97 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.28 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.28 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.28 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 18,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.16/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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