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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.86 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.86 and 44.10 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.86 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.86 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.86 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 8,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284.63/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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