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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 171.41 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 171.41 and 123.46 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 171.41 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/171.41 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 171.41 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 21,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.66/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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