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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 188.85 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 188.85 and 53.74 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 188.85 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/188.85 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 188.85 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 10,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148.80/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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