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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.16, 675.26 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.16, 675.26 and 125.56 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.16 : 675.26 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.16/675.26 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.16x = 675.26 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.16x = 84,785.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,785.65/450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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