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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.95, 188.93 and 53.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.95, 188.93 and 53.86 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.95 : 188.93 = 53.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.95/188.93 = 53.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.95x = 188.93 × 53.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.95x = 10,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175.77/125.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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