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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 173.18 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 173.18 and 121.33 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 173.18 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/173.18 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 173.18 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 21,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011.32/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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