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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.12, 675.14 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.12, 675.14 and 125.48 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.12 : 675.14 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.12/675.14 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.12x = 675.14 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.12x = 84,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,716.57/450.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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