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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.96 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.96 and 44.79 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.96 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.96 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.96 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 8,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462.59/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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