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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.52 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.52 and 53.50 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.52 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.52 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.52 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 10,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085.82/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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