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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 52.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 52.87 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.53 = 52.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.53 = 52.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.53 × 52.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 9,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914.71/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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