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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 172.08 and 98.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 172.08 and 98.73 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 172.08 = 98.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/172.08 = 98.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 172.08 × 98.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 16,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989.46/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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