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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 172.68 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 172.68 and 88.28 is: 121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 172.68 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/172.68 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 172.68 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 15,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243.90/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.77

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