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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 188.42 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 188.42 and 64.76 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 188.42 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/188.42 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 188.42 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 12,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,201.76/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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