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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 170.04 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 170.04 and 125.60 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 170.04 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/170.04 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 170.04 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 21,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.02/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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