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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 173.10 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 173.10 and 86.15 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 173.10 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/173.10 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 173.10 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 14,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912.57/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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