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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 173.04 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 173.04 and 88.49 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 173.04 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/173.04 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 173.04 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 15,312.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,312.31/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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