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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 172.46 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 172.46 and 90.06 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 172.46 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/172.46 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 172.46 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 15,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,531.75/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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