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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 177.14 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 177.14 and 125.02 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 177.14 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/177.14 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 177.14 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 22,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.04/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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