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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 172.53 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 172.53 and 90.12 is: 124.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 172.53 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/172.53 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 172.53 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 15,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,548.40/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.22

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