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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 171.78 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 171.78 and 125.10 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 171.78 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/171.78 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 171.78 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 21,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.68/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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