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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.97 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.97 and 44.15 is: 66.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.97 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.97 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.97 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 8,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299.29/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.21

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