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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.81 and 53.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.81 and 53.01 is: 79.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.81 = 53.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.81 = 53.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.81 × 53.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 9,955.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,955.68/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.55

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