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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.83 and 52.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.83 and 52.03 is: 78.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.83 = 52.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.83 = 52.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.83 × 52.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 9,772.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772.79/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.08

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