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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.63 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.63 and 53.63 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.63 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.63 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.63 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 10,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115.96/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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