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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 188.44 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 188.44 and 53.52 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 188.44 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/188.44 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 188.44 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 10,084.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084.23/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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