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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.41 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.41 and 60.64 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.41 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.41 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.41 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 11,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425.18/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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