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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 675.72 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 675.72 and 125.88 is: 188.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 675.72 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/675.72 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 675.72 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 85,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,059.63/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.80

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