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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.53, 675.74 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.53, 675.74 and 125.88 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.53 : 675.74 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.53/675.74 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.53x = 675.74 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.53x = 85,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061.52/450.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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