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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 52.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.53 and 52.93 is: 79.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.53 = 52.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.53 = 52.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.53 × 52.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 9,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,925.96/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.40

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