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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 173.26 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 173.26 and 70.28 is: 96.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 173.26 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/173.26 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 173.26 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 12,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,176.97/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.99

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