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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 173.03 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 173.03 and 70.13 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 173.03 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/173.03 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 173.03 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 12,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133.38/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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