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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 675.24 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 675.24 and 125.54 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 675.24 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/675.24 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 675.24 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 84,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,769.63/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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