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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 172.78 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 172.78 and 80.98 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 172.78 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/172.78 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 172.78 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 13,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991.72/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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