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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 188.88 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 188.88 and 53.76 is: 80.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 188.88 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/188.88 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 188.88 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 10,154.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154.19/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.65

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