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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 171.32 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 171.32 and 122.72 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 171.32 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/171.32 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 171.32 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 21,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022.92/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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