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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 172.38 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 172.38 and 98.83 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 172.38 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/172.38 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 172.38 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 17,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036.32/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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