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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.46 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.46 and 64.65 is: 97.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.46 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.46 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.46 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 12,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,183.94/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.02

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