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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 173.31 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 173.31 and 79 is: 109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 173.31 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/173.31 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 173.31 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 13,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691.49/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.03

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