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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.96 and 53.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.96 and 53.18 is: 79.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.96 = 53.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.96 = 53.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.96 × 53.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 9,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,995.71/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.80

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