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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 173.25 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 173.25 and 81.90 is: 113.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 173.25 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/173.25 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 173.25 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 14,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189.18/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.02

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