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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.92 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.92 and 53.19 is: 79.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.92 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.92 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.92 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 9,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,995.46/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.79

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