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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 188.19 and 44.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 188.19 and 44.27 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 188.19 = 44.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/188.19 = 44.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 188.19 × 44.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 8,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,331.17/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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