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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.50 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.50 and 52.86 is: 79.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.50 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.50 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.50 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 9,911.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911.25/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.26

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