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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 173.25 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 173.25 and 122.28 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 173.25 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/173.25 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 173.25 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 21,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,185.01/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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