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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 188.46 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 188.46 and 52.54 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 188.46 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/188.46 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 188.46 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 9,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901.22/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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