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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.78 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.78 and 65 is: 97.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.78 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.78 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.78 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 12,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270.70/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.43

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