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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 173.94 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 173.94 and 101.28 is: 139.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 173.94 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/173.94 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 173.94 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 17,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.64/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.95

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