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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.60 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.60 and 53.54 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.60 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.60 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.60 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 10,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096.43/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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