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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.52 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.52 and 64.81 is: 97.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.52 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.52 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.52 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 12,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.98/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.17

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