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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.27, 172.76 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.27, 172.76 and 90.53 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.27 : 172.76 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.27/172.76 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.27x = 172.76 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.27x = 15,638.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638.65/125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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