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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.40 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.40 and 98.68 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.40 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.40 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.40 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 18,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,591.31/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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