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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 173.43 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 173.43 and 120.45 is: 166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 173.43 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/173.43 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 173.43 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 20,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889.64/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.70

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