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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 188.45 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 188.45 and 64.94 is: 97.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 188.45 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/188.45 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 188.45 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 12,237.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,237.94/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.34

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