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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.55 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.55 and 44.57 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.55 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.55 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.55 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 8,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,402.73/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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