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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.62 and 52.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.62 and 52.61 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.62 = 52.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.62 = 52.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.62 × 52.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 9,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923.30/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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