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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.22, 675.23 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.22, 675.23 and 125.59 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.22 : 675.23 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.22/675.23 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.22x = 675.23 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.22x = 84,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,799.82/450.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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