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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 173.18 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 173.18 and 122.10 is: 167.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 173.18 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/173.18 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 173.18 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 21,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,144.67/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.89

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