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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 173.13 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 173.13 and 70.20 is: 96.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 173.13 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/173.13 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 173.13 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 12,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153.73/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.88

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