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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 173.13 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 173.13 and 96.11 is: 132.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 173.13 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/173.13 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 173.13 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 16,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.52/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.48

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