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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.87 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.87 and 53.75 is: 80.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.87 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.87 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.87 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 10,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,151.97/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.67

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