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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 188.76 and 44.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 188.76 and 44.66 is: 67.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 188.76 = 44.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/188.76 = 44.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 188.76 × 44.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 8,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430.02/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.01

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