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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.38 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.38 and 53.45 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.38 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.38 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.38 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 10,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068.91/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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