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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 172.56 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 172.56 and 85.87 is: 118.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 172.56 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/172.56 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 172.56 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 14,817.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817.94/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.35

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