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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.39, 675.57 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.39, 675.57 and 125.76 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.39 : 675.57 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.39/675.57 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.39x = 675.57 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.39x = 84,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,959.73/450.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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