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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 172.95 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 172.95 and 121.93 is: 167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 172.95 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/172.95 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 172.95 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 21,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,086.32/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.77

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