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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450, 675.04 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450, 675.04 and 125.37 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450 : 675.04 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450/675.04 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450x = 675.04 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450x = 84,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629.92/450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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