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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 172.53 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 172.53 and 90.11 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 172.53 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/172.53 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 172.53 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 15,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,545.82/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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