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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.92 and 53.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.92 and 53.13 is: 79.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.92 = 53.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.92 = 53.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.92 × 53.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 9,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984.19/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.71

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