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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.44, 675.68 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.44, 675.68 and 125.80 is: 188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.44 : 675.68 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.44/675.68 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.44x = 675.68 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.44x = 85,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001.23/450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.71

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