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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.68, 675.92 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.68, 675.92 and 125.96 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.68 : 675.92 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.68/675.92 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.68x = 675.92 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.68x = 85,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,134.87/450.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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