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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 173.63 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 173.63 and 124.07 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 173.63 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/173.63 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 173.63 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 21,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,540.79/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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