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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.74 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.74 and 44 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.74 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.74 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.74 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 8,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.56/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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