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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 172.71 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 172.71 and 88.35 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 172.71 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/172.71 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 172.71 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 15,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258.93/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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