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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.87 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.87 and 44.79 is: 67.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.87 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.87 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.87 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 8,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458.56/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.16

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