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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 173.52 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 173.52 and 87 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 173.52 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/173.52 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 173.52 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 15,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096.24/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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