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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.59, 188.19 and 64.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.59, 188.19 and 64.63 is: 96.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.59 : 188.19 = 64.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.59/188.19 = 64.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.59x = 188.19 × 64.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.59x = 12,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162.72/125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.84

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