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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.70 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.70 and 64.08 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.70 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.70 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.70 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 12,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091.90/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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