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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 173.34 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 173.34 and 88.92 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 173.34 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/173.34 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 173.34 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 15,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,413.39/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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