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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 187.74 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 187.74 and 52.97 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 187.74 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/187.74 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 187.74 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 9,945.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945.06/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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