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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 172.80 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 172.80 and 88.49 is: 121.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 172.80 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/172.80 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 172.80 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 15,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291.50/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.99

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