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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 172.69 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 172.69 and 83.70 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 172.69 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/172.69 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 172.69 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 14,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,453.94/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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