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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 172.76 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 172.76 and 88.47 is: 121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 172.76 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/172.76 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 172.76 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 15,283.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283.63/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.89

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