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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.72 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.72 and 44.04 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.72 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.72 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.72 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 8,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,267.78/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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