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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.80 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.80 and 53.14 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.80 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.80 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.80 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 9,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979.69/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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