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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 173.72 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 173.72 and 89.11 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 173.72 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/173.72 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 173.72 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 15,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.27/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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