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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 172.86 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 172.86 and 88.48 is: 122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 172.86 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/172.86 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 172.86 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 15,294.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294.65/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.04

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