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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 173.31 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 173.31 and 78.91 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 173.31 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/173.31 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 173.31 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 13,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,675.89/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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