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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 173.25 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 173.25 and 98.06 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 173.25 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/173.25 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 173.25 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 16,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988.03/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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