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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.73 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.73 and 88.43 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.73 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.73 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.73 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 15,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.87/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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