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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 188.19 and 44.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 188.19 and 44.34 is: 66.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 188.19 = 44.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/188.19 = 44.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 188.19 × 44.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 8,343.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,343.64/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.44

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