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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.98 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.98 and 44.17 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.98 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.98 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.98 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 8,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302.61/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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