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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.99 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.99 and 53.17 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.99 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.99 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.99 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 9,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994.83/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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