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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 188.43 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 188.43 and 44.46 is: 66.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 188.43 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/188.43 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 188.43 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 8,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,377.70/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.69

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