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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 173.61 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 173.61 and 88.95 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 173.61 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/173.61 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 173.61 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 15,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442.61/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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