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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.96 and 53.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.96 and 53.88 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.96 = 53.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.96 = 53.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.96 × 53.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 10,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.90/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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