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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 172.56 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 172.56 and 123.52 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 172.56 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/172.56 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 172.56 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 21,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,314.61/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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