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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 173.12 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 173.12 and 81.75 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 173.12 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/173.12 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 173.12 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 14,152.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152.15/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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