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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.97 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.97 and 53.16 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.97 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.97 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.97 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 9,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,991.81/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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