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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.99 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.99 and 44.78 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.99 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.99 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.99 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 8,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461.80/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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