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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.70 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.70 and 53.65 is: 80.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.70 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.70 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.70 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 10,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,123.76/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.48

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