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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 172.96 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 172.96 and 101.94 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 172.96 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/172.96 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 172.96 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 17,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631.54/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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