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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.31 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.31 and 69.56 is: 96.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.31 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.31 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.31 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 12,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,055.70/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.00

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