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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.36, 675.51 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.36, 675.51 and 125.73 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.36 : 675.51 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.36/675.51 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.36x = 675.51 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.36x = 84,931.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,931.87/450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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