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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 675.68 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 675.68 and 125.80 is: 188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 675.68 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/675.68 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 675.68 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 84,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,997.17/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.67

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