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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 188.62 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 188.62 and 53.58 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 188.62 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/188.62 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 188.62 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 10,106.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106.26/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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