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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.54 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.54 and 53.55 is: 80.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.54 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.54 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.54 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 10,096.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096.32/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.33

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