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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 188.33 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 188.33 and 44.50 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 188.33 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/188.33 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 188.33 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 8,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.85/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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