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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 172.96 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 172.96 and 88.64 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 172.96 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/172.96 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 172.96 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 15,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330.09/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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