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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 172.48 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 172.48 and 83.58 is: 115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 172.48 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/172.48 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 172.48 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 14,415.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415.88/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.31

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