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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 188.26 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 188.26 and 44.33 is: 66.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 188.26 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/188.26 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 188.26 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 8,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,345.57/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.49

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