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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 172.39 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 172.39 and 124.47 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 172.39 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/172.39 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 172.39 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 21,457.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.38/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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