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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.64 and 65.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.64 and 65.00 is: 97.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.64 = 65.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.64 = 65.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.64 × 65.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 12,262.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262.07/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.33

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