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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.75 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.75 and 44.02 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.75 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.75 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.75 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 8,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,265.04/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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