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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.53 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.53 and 44.57 is: 66.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.53 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.53 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.53 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 8,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,403.14/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.81

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