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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.64 and 44.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.64 and 44.59 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.64 = 44.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.64 = 44.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.64 × 44.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 8,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,411.46/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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