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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 173.96 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 173.96 and 124.12 is: 172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 173.96 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/173.96 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 173.96 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 21,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591.92/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.21

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