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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.94 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.94 and 65.08 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.94 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.94 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.94 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 12,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,295.98/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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