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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.15 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.15 and 44.28 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.15 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.15 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.15 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 8,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.06/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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