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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.47 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.47 and 52.94 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.47 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.47 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.47 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 9,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,924.66/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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