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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.63 and 44.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.63 and 44.56 is: 66.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.63 = 44.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.63 = 44.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.63 × 44.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 8,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,405.35/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.85

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