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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.57, 173.37 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.57, 173.37 and 84.21 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.57 : 173.37 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.57/173.37 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.57x = 173.37 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.57x = 14,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599.49/125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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