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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.46, 675.69 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.46, 675.69 and 125.82 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.46 : 675.69 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.46/675.69 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.46x = 675.69 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.46x = 85,011.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,011.31/450.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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