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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 53.22 is: 79.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.12 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.12 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.12 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 10,011.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,011.95/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.83

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