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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 172.88 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 172.88 and 86.51 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 172.88 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/172.88 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 172.88 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 14,955.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955.42/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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