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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.72 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.72 and 98.85 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.72 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.72 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.72 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 18,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,654.28/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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