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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 173.43 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 173.43 and 88.86 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 173.43 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/173.43 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 173.43 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 15,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.99/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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