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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 189.02 and 53.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 189.02 and 53.81 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 189.02 = 53.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/189.02 = 53.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 189.02 × 53.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 10,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171.17/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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