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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.39 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.39 and 90.01 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.39 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.39 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.39 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 15,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,516.82/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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