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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.08 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.08 and 44.31 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.08 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.08 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.08 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 8,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,333.82/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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