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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 188.22 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 188.22 and 44.33 is: 66.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 188.22 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/188.22 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 188.22 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 8,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343.79/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.50

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