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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 172.67 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 172.67 and 121.73 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 172.67 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/172.67 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 172.67 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 21,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017.65/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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