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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.69 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.69 and 97.11 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.69 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.69 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.69 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 18,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322.34/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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