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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 171.20 and 125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 171.20 and 125.60 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 171.20 = 125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/171.20 = 125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 171.20 × 125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 21,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.72/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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