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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 188.50 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 188.50 and 52.51 is: 78.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 188.50 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/188.50 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 188.50 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 9,898.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,898.56/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.74

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