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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.91 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.91 and 65.04 is: 97.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.91 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.91 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.91 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 12,286.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,286.71/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.56

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