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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 173.08 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 173.08 and 88.67 is: 122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 173.08 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/173.08 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 173.08 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 15,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347.00/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.26

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