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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.86 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.86 and 65.08 is: 97.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.86 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.86 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.86 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 12,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.01/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.61

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