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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 171.91 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 171.91 and 124.26 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 171.91 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/171.91 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 171.91 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 21,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360.92/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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