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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 173.10 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 173.10 and 88.58 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 173.10 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/173.10 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 173.10 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 15,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.20/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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