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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.91 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.91 and 98.81 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.91 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.91 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.91 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 18,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.20/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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