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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 173.23 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 173.23 and 88.75 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 173.23 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/173.23 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 173.23 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 15,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374.16/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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