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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 173.16 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 173.16 and 96.34 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 173.16 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/173.16 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 173.16 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 16,682.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.23/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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