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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.59, 173.30 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.59, 173.30 and 84.06 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.59 : 173.30 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.59/173.30 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.59x = 173.30 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.59x = 14,567.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,567.60/125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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