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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.96 and 65.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.96 and 65.05 is: 97.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.96 = 65.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.96 = 65.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.96 × 65.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 12,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291.85/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.61

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