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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 188.72 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 188.72 and 44.65 is: 66.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 188.72 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/188.72 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 188.72 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 8,425.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.76/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.97

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