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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 189.23 and 65.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 189.23 and 65.10 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 189.23 = 65.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/189.23 = 65.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 189.23 × 65.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 12,318.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,318.55/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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