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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.74 and 53.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.74 and 53.04 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.74 = 53.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.74 = 53.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.74 × 53.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 9,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957.73/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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