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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 188.18 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 188.18 and 44.28 is: 66.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 188.18 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/188.18 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 188.18 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 8,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.85/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.43

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