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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 188.03 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 188.03 and 44.19 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 188.03 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/188.03 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 188.03 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 8,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.16/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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