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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.17 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.17 and 64.63 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.17 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.17 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.17 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 12,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,160.16/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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