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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.76 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.76 and 64.18 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.76 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.76 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.76 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 12,114.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114.10/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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