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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.44 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.44 and 88.24 is: 121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.44 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.44 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.44 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 15,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,216.11/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.65

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