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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.40 and 88.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.40 and 88.88 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.40 = 88.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.40 = 88.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.40 × 88.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 15,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411.79/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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