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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 174.42 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 174.42 and 123.99 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 174.42 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/174.42 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 174.42 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 21,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.34/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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