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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 675.81 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 675.81 and 125.91 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 675.81 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/675.81 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 675.81 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 85,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,091.24/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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