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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.83 and 53.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.83 and 53.02 is: 79.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.83 = 53.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.83 = 53.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.83 × 53.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 9,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,958.75/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.52

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