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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.65 and 64.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.65 and 64.94 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.65 = 64.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.65 = 64.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.65 × 64.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 12,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,250.93/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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