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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.99 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.99 and 44.19 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.99 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.99 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.99 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 8,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.28/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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