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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 173.06 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 173.06 and 86.07 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 173.06 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/173.06 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 173.06 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 14,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893.98/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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