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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 172.86 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 172.86 and 122.69 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 172.86 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/172.86 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 172.86 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 21,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208.19/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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