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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.70 and 44.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.70 and 44.61 is: 66.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.70 = 44.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.70 = 44.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.70 × 44.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 8,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.74/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.93

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