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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 172.79 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 172.79 and 120.98 is: 166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 172.79 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/172.79 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 172.79 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 20,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.67/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.91

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