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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 172.71 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 172.71 and 88.46 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 172.71 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/172.71 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 172.71 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 15,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.06/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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