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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 188.70 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 188.70 and 44.66 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 188.70 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/188.70 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 188.70 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 8,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,427.34/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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