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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 188.39 and 67.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 188.39 and 67.82 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 188.39 = 67.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/188.39 = 67.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 188.39 × 67.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 12,775.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,775.84/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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