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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 188.31 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 188.31 and 53.44 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 188.31 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/188.31 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 188.31 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 10,063.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,063.29/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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