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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.28 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.28 and 97.59 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.28 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.28 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.28 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 16,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,910.40/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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