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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 172.83 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 172.83 and 90.29 is: 124.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 172.83 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/172.83 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 172.83 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 15,605.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.11/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.51

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