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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.83 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.83 and 44.79 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.83 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.83 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.83 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 8,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457.70/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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