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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 172.88 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 172.88 and 90.32 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 172.88 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/172.88 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 172.88 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 15,614.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614.52/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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