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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.99 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.99 and 65.15 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.99 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.99 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.99 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 12,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.92/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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