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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 172.20 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 172.20 and 122.46 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 172.20 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/172.20 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 172.20 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 21,087.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087.61/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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