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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.98, 188.91 and 44.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.98, 188.91 and 44.81 is: 67.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.98 : 188.91 = 44.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.98/188.91 = 44.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.98x = 188.91 × 44.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.98x = 8,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465.76/125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.20

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