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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.88 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.88 and 65.15 is: 97.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.88 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.88 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.88 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 12,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,305.53/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.68

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