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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.42 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.42 and 53.48 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.42 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.42 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.42 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 10,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076.91/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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