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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 172.79 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 172.79 and 88.34 is: 121.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 172.79 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/172.79 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 172.79 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 15,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262.96/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.92

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