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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 188.34 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 188.34 and 53.45 is: 80.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 188.34 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/188.34 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 188.34 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 10,066.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066.77/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.17

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