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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 172.37 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 172.37 and 121.92 is: 167.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 172.37 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/172.37 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 172.37 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 21,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.35/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.00

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