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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 173.01 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 173.01 and 119.24 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 173.01 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/173.01 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 173.01 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 20,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629.71/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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