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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.94 and 52.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.94 and 52.20 is: 78.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.94 = 52.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.94 = 52.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.94 × 52.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 9,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,810.47/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.28

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