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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 174.52 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 174.52 and 123.22 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 174.52 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/174.52 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 174.52 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 21,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.78/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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