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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 173.22 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 173.22 and 97.80 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 173.22 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/173.22 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 173.22 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 16,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940.92/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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