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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 172.96 and 70.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 172.96 and 70.07 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 172.96 = 70.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/172.96 = 70.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 172.96 × 70.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 12,119.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119.31/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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