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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 173.29 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 173.29 and 123.76 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 173.29 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/173.29 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 173.29 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 21,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446.49/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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