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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.89 and 78.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.89 and 78.61 is: 108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.89 = 78.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.89 = 78.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.89 × 78.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 13,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,590.88/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.54

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