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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 173.64 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 173.64 and 89.01 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 173.64 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/173.64 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 173.64 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 15,455.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,455.70/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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