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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.32 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.32 and 44.38 is: 66.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.32 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.32 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.32 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 8,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357.64/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.55

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