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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 188.13 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 188.13 and 96.90 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 188.13 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/188.13 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 188.13 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 18,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229.80/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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