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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 189.03 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 189.03 and 65.13 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 189.03 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/189.03 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 189.03 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 12,311.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.52/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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