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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.68, 188.28 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.68, 188.28 and 64.72 is: 96.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.68 : 188.28 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.68/188.28 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.68x = 188.28 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.68x = 12,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.48/125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.96

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