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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.81 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.81 and 44.03 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.81 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.81 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.81 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 8,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268.12/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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