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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.46, 701.16 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.46, 701.16 and 125.46 is: 188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.46 : 701.16 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.46/701.16 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.46x = 701.16 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.46x = 87,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,967.53/467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.18

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