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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 173.07 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 173.07 and 119 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 173.07 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/173.07 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 173.07 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 20,595.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595.33/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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