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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 188.27 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 188.27 and 44.33 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 188.27 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/188.27 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 188.27 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 8,344.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344.85/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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