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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.72, 173.44 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.72, 173.44 and 88.87 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.72 : 173.44 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.72/173.44 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.72x = 173.44 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.72x = 15,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412.75/125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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