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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 172.62 and 85.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 172.62 and 85.64 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 172.62 = 85.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/172.62 = 85.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 172.62 × 85.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 14,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782.31/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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