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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.76 and 53.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.76 and 53.06 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.76 = 53.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.76 = 53.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.76 × 53.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 9,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,961.34/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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