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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.96 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.96 and 44.81 is: 67.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.96 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.96 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.96 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 8,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466.13/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.21

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