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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 173.40 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 173.40 and 122.04 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 173.40 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/173.40 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 173.40 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 21,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.74/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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