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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.55, 675.79 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.55, 675.79 and 125.94 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.55 : 675.79 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.55/675.79 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.55x = 675.79 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.55x = 85,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,108.68/450.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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